Elementary School Principals Association of Washington

The
Elementary School Principals Association of Washington (ESPAW) one of
three AWSP grade-level component groups. Its governing Board of Directors is composed of practicing elementary
principals from Washington state. The Board of Directors is made
up of an executive committee, regional directors and ex-officiomembers.

ESPAW
is committed to:

Improving
educational opportunities for all children in Washington’s elementary schools

Enhancing
the image of the elementary principal as an educational leader and
promoting greater recognition of the professional skill and
performance demanded by the position

Assisting
elementary school principals in fulfilling their leadership
responsibilities

Enhancing
the unique and harmonious professional relationships between
elementary school principals and teachers

Providing
opportunities for principals to exchange professional ideas and
materials

Working
for professional conditions that will enable principals to function
properly as leaders in their schools and communities

Encouraging
professional growth through special assignments, creative work and
study among principals in their local areas

Who Serves You | ESPAW Leadership

The ESPAW Board meets three times a year in locations throughout the state. The
executive committee
includes a president, past president, vice president. treasurer/three-year AWSP representative, NAESP/Advocacy representative, Diversity and Equity representative, Professional Learning representative, At-Large representative and the ESPAW
Director.

Regional directors
are selected by members in each of the state’s 18 geographic regions. They
serve a three-year term (maximum two terms) and disseminate
information from the board to regional members.

Board Meeting Minutes and Materials

Governing Documents

2017-18 ESPAW Election

ESPAW will hold its annual Board election in October. An online ballot, administered by Survey Monkey, will be sent to ESPAW members the week after the Washington Educators' Conference. Open positions include President-elect (Westside), Vice President and Treasurer.

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Elementary Principal of the Year

The
Washington State Elementary Principal of Year award recognizes
elementary school principals who show a commitment to excellence
through the academic and social programs they foster and the family
and community ties they forge. To be eligible for this award, an
individual must be currently serving as a principal and have a
minimum five years’ experience. Learn more about the Elementary Principal of the Year.